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Just a question about Independentss, and I think I know the asnwer. What is their vision for the (Original Post) demosincebirth Oct 2019 OP
They are Democrats or Republicans who don't want to admit it Cary Oct 2019 #1
Good point. I think they might just want to stay away from what's really on their mind. demosincebirth Oct 2019 #5
Seems to me more like posturing Cary Oct 2019 #6
Can Independants be a feasible party? I'd say no. Captain Stern Oct 2019 #2
Most independents might think they are brainier than most, thinking "independent thinker" means demosincebirth Oct 2019 #8
Independents are full of shit. Aristus Oct 2019 #3
I knew that. Thanks demosincebirth Oct 2019 #4
Exactly how I see them Cary Oct 2019 #7
How would a forum of Democrats know the answer? leftstreet Oct 2019 #9
Democrats are the smartest people I know. demosincebirth Oct 2019 #10

Cary

(11,746 posts)
1. They are Democrats or Republicans who don't want to admit it
Tue Oct 22, 2019, 03:39 PM
Oct 2019

In my experience they are as partisan as anyone else, but dishonest.

Cary

(11,746 posts)
6. Seems to me more like posturing
Tue Oct 22, 2019, 10:27 PM
Oct 2019

They think their "neutrality" gives them credibility. I find them to be dishonest.

Credibility comes from insight and logic, not fake neutrality.

Captain Stern

(2,201 posts)
2. Can Independants be a feasible party? I'd say no.
Tue Oct 22, 2019, 03:48 PM
Oct 2019

Isn't the whole point of being an 'Independent' to not be in a political party at all? Isn't that pretty much what the word means?

demosincebirth

(12,537 posts)
8. Most independents might think they are brainier than most, thinking "independent thinker" means
Tue Oct 22, 2019, 10:29 PM
Oct 2019

smarter than most. I know they elected trump.

Aristus

(66,380 posts)
3. Independents are full of shit.
Tue Oct 22, 2019, 03:51 PM
Oct 2019

"Oh no, man. I'm not supporting a party! They're all corrupt. Besides, I see both sides..."

Who hears that and doesn't think: 'full of shit'- ?

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